Words can’t describe how blissful it is to see and hear Patty Griffin perform live.  I had only seen her once before, at a Barnes & Noble in-store while promoting Impossible Dream.  Again, I was struck by one thought: I can’t believe such a voice, with such emotion, is coming out of this woman.

The concert, presented by The Artists Den, took place at the Angel Orensanz Center on the Lower East Side.  I’d never been there before, and it’s one of the most beautiful venues I’ve ever seen.  A former synagogue, the architecture and acoustics were simply breathtaking.

Allison Moorer opened with five or six songs.  Patty came out, with band, and stuck mostly to her new record, Children Running Through.  She played a few from Living With Ghosts and a handful from Impossible Dream, but sadly, none from Flaming Red or 1000 Kisses (my favorite).  Guesting on piano: Ian McLagan!  The band was phenomenal, and as I mentioned, Patty was just stellar.

We were sitting pretty far back, and I’m short, so my pictures aren’t up to my usual standards.  Still, that 12x zoom came in quite handy last night.

If Patty comes to town, don’t even think of missing her.  Tour dates!

Photos:  Patty Griffin, Angel Orensanz Center, 2/6/07

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